Artists with
a vision of their own.
Sustainable careers built with intention. Thoughtful artist support, real opportunities and a business strategy shaped around the person behind the music.
Explore our approachArc & Muse Management is a boutique collective founded by Tessa Vanderslik. We work closely with artists across creative development, bookings, festivals, touring and business development, giving each relationship the time and attention it deserves.
Unique work deserves a considered path forward.
Every artist has a different story, audience and definition of success. Our work begins by listening, then connecting long-term direction with the detail that makes opportunities possible.
From creating your first EPK to designing a touring route, we bring research, relationships and practical follow-through to each project. The aim is a sustainable career that remains the artist’s own. Artists retain creative control; our role is to build the strategy, relationships and practical support around their vision.
Built around the artist.
Your voice stays yours.
Artists lead their creative choices, identity and direction. We handle the business detail and advocate for decisions that respect their vision.
A career with room to grow.
We look beyond the next show, building thoughtful paths across regional, national and international opportunities when the timing is right.
Real partnership.
Close collaboration means listening well, knowing the person behind the music and giving each relationship the attention it deserves.
Ideas made practical.
Creative instinct meets research, planning and follow-through, so promising opportunities become workable projects.
Strategy with follow-through.
Artist management
Career planning, representation and day-to-day coordination.
Bookings and festivals
Venue and promoter outreach, support slots, submissions and follow-up.
Touring development
Regional, interstate and international research, routing and logistics.
Artist positioning
Biographies, EPKs, live formats and professional pitch materials.
Funding and projects
Opportunity research, project planning and grant coordination.
Partnerships
Creative collaborations and aligned industry and community relationships.
Tessa Vanderslik.

Tessa is an artist manager focused on creative development, live opportunities and sustainable careers. Her approach pairs close working relationships with the practical work of researching opportunities, developing tours, pitching artists and bringing projects to life.
Arc & Muse Management builds close working relationships so each artist receives genuine attention and support shaped around their goals.
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For artist, booking and partnership enquiries, email Tessa at management@arcandmuse.com or call +61 420 414 133.